Category: Running

How does Sports Massage affect Running?

Running Event Preparation

With January over, the runners amongst us are busily preparing for their own event (Reading Half Marathon, London Marathon, even your local Park Run!……) And we must not forget the huge number of triathletes that as well as running, have the joy of adding a swim and bike into the training plan. All of us that compete though have the same goal……. to finish.

Ultra Dos And Ultra Don’ts!

With more people participating in marathons and long-distance triathlons, the number of ultra-marathons out there has continued to grow too. So if you’ve taken the plunge and decided to do something stupid like an ultra-marathon, what are the common mistakes and misconceptions! Click through to read more!

Getting to the Bottom of Running!

More often than not the glutes aren’t working properly and the driving force comes from the hamstrings and low back, both of which are supposed to be quite small contributors and consequently over time they will become taut in an attempt to try to stabilise this action. Click through to read more about how to solve the problem!

Interval Running: What to Remember!

There’s a common misconception in runners that ‘the more miles you do, the better runner you become’. It’s a trap we see people fall into time after time, where training stagnates and becomes a one-dimensional, one pace, slog… click through to read on!

I’m a runner, why should I include strength and conditioning in my training?

Why you should have your running gait analysed at the beginning of your training journey

Ever considered getting your running gait analysed but unsure when in your training cycle you should do it? Read physio Andrea’s reasons why you should be doing it at the very beginning! Click through for more.